Dr. Nejat F. Eczacıbaşı National
Composition Contest
Dr. Nejat F. Eczacıbaşı
National Composition Contest organized by The
Izmir Foundation for Culture, Arts and Education
(İKSEV) was first introduced in 1996. It was
followed by two other contests, one in 1998 and
one in 2000.
The first promotional works were named "A new
call from Izmir to Turkey".
The fact that a total of 48 compositions were
submitted to the first three contents made the
demand for such an organization clear and "the
call" was returned by a beautiful and strong
"sound" which has given a different taste to our
polyphonic music. Regardless a prize is won or
not, our young Turkish Composers have proven how
they could contribute to the international music
culture and been able to display their attitudes
in using composition techniques and aesthetics.
The contest is intended to be organized once
every two years. To add new compositions to our
polyphonic music while supporting young
composers, as well as the continuation of such
an organization have always been significant
ideals for our distinguished president, the late
Dr. Nejat F. Eczacıbaşı and were also in
conformity with the aims of İKSEV.
